Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees the analysis, repair, remanufacture, validation, and documentation of complex electromechanical assemblies. The Supervisor is responsible for establishing and meeting the department output targets, and driving continuous improvement throughout the remanufacturing process. A core task will be to provide daily support, training, and direction to our Technicians. The Supervisor also works closely with our Engineers to identify new failure modes, implement corrective/preventive actions, and develop repair instructions. The Manufacturing Supervisor develops and implements procedures, documentation, tracking tools, etc., to ensure work is performed quickly, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.  

Job Responsibilities

• Builds a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against  production targets    
• Hires, trains, leads, and develops Technicians. Training includes appropriate use of hand tools, test equipment, and computer-based tools for the analysis and remanufacture of products and subassemblies
• Interacts with Engineering, Production, PC, QA, Logistics and other departments as necessary to resolve issues and concerns, and track/expedite product through the remanufacturing process
• Monitors metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess safety, efficiency, and cost management, and develops and follows through on plans for continual improvement in all areas
• Resolves issues to ensure the successful and timely remanufacture of fields returns, and ensures remanufactured products to meet or exceed requirements and customer expectations
• As needed, supports teams & groups outside of primary job while still achieving performance targets
• Implements and enforces proper material management and 5S practices
• Manages employees’ schedules, time cards, training and other tasks related to absenteeism 

Job Requirements

• Solid experience in assembly and repair of electro-mechanical components or electric motors
• Working knowledge of high voltage DC battery systems, or basic electronics and DC electrical systems
• Proficient with hand tools and computer-based tools, including precision measuring equipment, electrical test equipment, and computer databases
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer tools, including network solutions, Word, Excel, QuickBase, Outlook, MRP, MES, and PLM. (WarpDrive, FlexNet, and Enovia a plus.)
• Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management
• Must be reliable, innovative, committed, a self-starter, quality focused and have a strong sense of urgency and drive to succeed.
• Must be willing to support 3 shifts